Product Range – Brass Hex Socket

Brass Hex Socket manufacturer, supplier, and exporter in India

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Brass Hex Socket
85+
Countries Served
1/8″–1″
Size Range
Up to 3,000 PSI
Working Pressure
4:1
Safety Factor
NPT / BSPP / BSPT
Thread Profiles
01 — Overview

Buy best price high-quality, corrosion resistant Brass Hex Socket from Pioneer Industries recognized for manufacturing quality-tested products using latest manufacturing equipment at International Industry standards.

At Pioneer Industries, we offer these Industrial Brass Hex Socket having utmost functionality for your required applications. We are manufacturer, supplier of Brass Hex Socket and India’s leading Brass Pipe Fittings Exporters in Mumbai.

Global Supply

Pioneer Industries manufacturing and exporting high quality Brass Hex Socket worldwide.

We are India’s one of the leading Brass Hex Socket manufacturers and exporters to more than 85 countries exporting and manufacturing on a large scale. All size supply maintains a massive inventory of Brass Hex Socket, with all standard sizes and numerous styles available.

Brass Hex Socket is manufactured from high-quality materials that are sourced from trusted and reliable vendors. Most of the Brass Hex Socket are available in both metric and imperial sizes. Various materials, material grades, and coatings/plating’s are available. We’ve got the right product for your needs.

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02 — Product Detail

Brass Hex Socket Supplier

Brass Hex Socket (also designated as a Brass Flush Hex Plug, Internal Hex Pipe Plug, or Allen Socket Plug) is an externally threaded solid pipe plug featuring an internal hexagonal drive socket that allows the plug to be tightened flush with or recessed below the surface of the mating port.

We at Pioneer Industries manufacture a wide variety of Brass Hex Socket which finds applications in numerous industries like Oil & Gas Industries, Chemical Industry, Nuclear Energy Sector, Petroleum Industries, Defence Industry, and Aerospace Industry. Available in numerous dimensions and grades. Pioneer Industries manufactures and exports high-quality industrial Brass Hex Socket.

Features:

  • Flush-Mount Countersunk Profile: Eliminates external projections, preventing snagging and interference in tight machine spaces.
  • Precision Internal Hex Drive: Deep, high-precision Allen hex socket withstands substantial tightening torque without stripping or rounding.
  • High Working Pressure Capability: Rated up to 3,000 PSI with a 4:1 safety factor for demanding hydraulic and pneumatic service.
  • Taper Thread Interference Sealing: Conforms strictly to ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 NPT and ISO 7-1 BSPT taper specifications.
  • Non-Porous CNC Machined Brass: Extruded from CW614N / ASTM B16 high-density brass bar stock for zero fluid seepage.
  • Broad Fluid & Thermal Tolerance: Resists oils, coolants, non-sour gases, and temperatures from -54°C to +121°C.
  • Ideal for Manifolds & Valve Blocks: Widely utilized in hydraulic manifold blocks, pneumatic valve banks, and engine crankcases.
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Specification

Sizes: 1/8″ to 1″ (up to 2″ on custom request) having various connecting thread profiles like NPT, BSPP & BSPT in Branch Connections, Straight Connections, Tee and Cross Connections in Male Thread Connections, Female Thread Connections, Male – Female Thread Connections, etc. Material of Construction: Brass (Extruded Bar Stock / Forged Brass). Materials conforming to NACE MR 01-75 is available on specific requests.

Technical Specifications & Dimensions

Brass Hex Socket Dimensional Tables

Explore comprehensive engineering dimensional configurations for NPT, BSP (BSPT/BSPP), and Certified Material Specifications. Manufactured according to ASME B16.15, SAE J530, and international standards.

Standard NPT Brass Hex Socket Dimensions
Standard NPT Series
Part NumberMale Thread (NPT)Overall Length L (mm)Internal Hex Size (mm)Internal Hex Size (Inch)Socket Depth D (mm)Working Pressure (PSI)
PI-BHS-021/8″ - 27 NPT7.5 mm4.76 mm3/16″4.0 mm3,000 PSI
PI-BHS-041/4″ - 18 NPT11.5 mm6.35 mm1/4″5.5 mm3,000 PSI
PI-BHS-063/8″ - 18 NPT12.0 mm7.94 mm5/16″6.0 mm2,500 PSI
PI-BHS-081/2″ - 14 NPT15.0 mm9.52 mm3/8″7.5 mm2,000 PSI
PI-BHS-123/4″ - 14 NPT16.0 mm14.28 mm9/16″8.5 mm1,500 PSI
PI-BHS-161″ - 11.5 NPT19.5 mm17.46 mm11/16″10.0 mm1,200 PSI
BSP Series Brass Hex Socket Dimensions (ISO 7/1 & ISO 228)
BSP Metric / Imperial Series
Part NumberMale Thread (BSPT / BSPP)Overall Length L (mm)Internal Hex Size (mm)Socket Depth D (mm)Working Pressure (Bar)
PI-BHS-02BR 1/8″ (BSPT)7.5 mm5.0 mm4.0 mm207 Bar
PI-BHS-04BR 1/4″ (BSPT)11.5 mm6.0 mm5.5 mm207 Bar
PI-BHS-06BR 3/8″ (BSPT)12.0 mm8.0 mm6.0 mm172 Bar
PI-BHS-08BR 1/2″ (BSPT)15.0 mm10.0 mm7.5 mm138 Bar
PI-BHS-12BR 3/4″ (BSPT)16.0 mm14.0 mm8.5 mm103 Bar
PI-BHS-16BR 1″ (BSPT)19.5 mm17.0 mm10.0 mm83 Bar
Material Grades, Chemical Composition & Mechanical Specifications
Certified Material Specifications
Component Material Specification Standard Specification Chemical Composition Mechanical Properties Temperature Limits Key Features
Extruded Body Free Cutting Brass (CW614N / CZ121) IS 319 Gr. 1 / ASTM B16 C36000 Cu: 58.0–60.0%, Pb: 1.5–3.0%, Zn: Rem. Tensile ≥ 400 MPa, 100–140 HB -54°C to +121°C (up to 204°C) Precision CNC machining, flawless thread geometry, non-porous structure
Forged Body Forging Brass (CW617N / C37700) BS EN 12165 / ASTM B283 Cu: 57.0–59.0%, Pb: 1.6–2.5%, Zn: Rem. Tensile ≥ 440 MPa, 110–150 HB -54°C to +121°C (up to 204°C) High wall density, zero internal porosity, exceptional fatigue resistance
Lead-Free Alloy (Optional) EcoBrass® / CW724R (C27450) ASTM B30 / RoHS 3 Compliant Cu: 62.0–65.0%, Pb ≤ 0.1%, Zn: Rem. Tensile ≥ 450 MPa, ≥ 125 HB -54°C to +150°C Drinking water safe, NSF/ANSI 61 and EU RoHS 3 environmental compliance
Surface Plating (Optional) Bright / Electroless Nickel Plating ASTM B733 / ISO 4527 Thickness: 5–15 μm Nickel-Phosphorus Adhesion ≥ 300 MPa Up to +250°C Shields against atmospheric corrosion, oxidation, salt-spray, and mild acids
03 — Applications

Applications/Uses of Brass Hex Socket

Brass Hex Socket find use in a variety of industrial applications, including:

01

Oil and gas –

These Brass Pipe Fittings find application in processing equipment such as tanks, drilling rigs, and pumps, and used in the oil and gas industries giving stable performance in high stress and corrosive conditions.

02

Building and Construction –

Scaffolding and other support structures requires variety Brass Pipe Fittings to safeguard and guarantee the stability of structure during construction.

03

Chemical refining –

In chemical refineries, Brass Pipe Fittings are made using corrosion resistant high performance materials, such as Brass, tool alloys, and exotic metals and find use in machineries such as heat exchangers, chemical tanks, and processing systems.

04

Marine –

Fittings installed in the marine industry necessitate excellent corrosion resistance to withstand the extended periods of exposure to saltwater that marine ramps, marine decks, bulkheads, and tanks experience.

05

Automobile and transportation –

Brass Pipe Fittings are used to assemble a wide range of vehicles, including commercial vehicles like trucks, passenger vehicles like cars, airplanes, and specialized automobile equipment.

06

Power generation –

Distinctive applications include use in exhaust systems, electrical equipment, motors and pumps, and storage containers. These Brass Pipe Fittings for the power generation industry are made of corrosion resistant and high strength materials such as Brass, aluminium, copper, nickel alloys, and other steel alloys.

07

Agriculture –

In the agricultural industry, these Fittings are used in field irrigation and filtration systems, and other farming equipment, drying units, buildings, and grain bins.

08

Military –

Military Brass Pipe Fittings are manufactured and functionally designed to withstand extreme temperatures, corrosive compounds, and high stress environments and find applications like equipment motors, heat exchangers, and engines, and processing equipment.

04 — Industries

Industries We Serve

Pioneer Industries’ Brass Hex Socket are widely used in numerous industries like:

+ Pharmaceutical Equipment
+ Chemical Equipment
+ Sea Water Equipment
+ Heat Exchangers
+ Condensers
+ Pulp and Paper Industry
+ Power Generation
+ Gas Processing
+ Aerospace Industry
+ Nuclear Energy Sector
+ Off-Shore Oil Drilling
+ Oil & Gas Industries
+ Chemical Industry
+ Petroleum Industries
+ Defence Industry
05 — Range

Types of Brass Pipe Fittings offered by Pioneer Industries

06 — FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions – Brass Hex Socket

Expert engineering insights and technical guidance regarding design specifications, pressure ratings, thread tolerances, materials, and installation best practices for industrial Brass Hex Socket.

A Brass Hex Socket plug (or flush countersunk pipe plug) is a solid threaded plug driven by an internal hexagonal Allen wrench. It is preferred over an external hex head plug when the plug must seat flush with or slightly below the surface of the equipment body to avoid mechanical interference with rotating parts, machine covers, or adjacent fluid lines.

Pioneer Brass Hex Socket plugs are rated for operating pressures up to 3,000 PSI (207 bar) in 1/8″ and 1/4″ sizes, 2,500 PSI in 3/8″, 2,000 PSI in 1/2″, and 1,200–1,500 PSI in 3/4″ and 1″ sizes. Operating temperatures range from -54°C to +121°C with standard sealants, and up to +204°C with high-temp thread compounds.

Pioneer utilizes precision rotary broaching and multi-axis CNC machining to form the internal hexagonal drive. The corners feature controlled root radii and accurate across-flats dimensions that ensure tight, full-depth engagement with standard metric or imperial hex keys, completely eliminating socket stripping during high-torque make-up.

Standard offerings include NPT taper threads per ANSI/ASME B1.20.1, BSPT (R taper) per ISO 7-1, and BSPP (G parallel with O-ring groove or bonded washer face) per ISO 228-1. Metric parallel threads (DIN 908/910) are also supplied on custom order.

Because hex socket plugs seat flush, high-density PTFE tape (applied clockwise 2–3 wraps) or anaerobic liquid pipe sealants (such as Loctite 567 or 577) are recommended. Anaerobic sealants are particularly advantageous because they cure in the absence of air into a solid polymer that fills thread root clearances completely.

Yes. When properly sealed with anaerobic liquid sealant, the taper thread interference design creates an airtight, hermetic seal capable of withstanding rough vacuum down to -0.99 bar (-29.5 inHg).

They are CNC machined from high-tensile, free-cutting brass bar stock conforming to IS 319 Gr. 1, CW614N / CZ121, or ASTM B16 C36000, ensuring maximum mechanical density and freedom from casting porosity.

Yes. For high-volume automotive and OEM assembly lines, Pioneer can supply hex socket plugs with factory pre-applied microencapsulated vibra-sealant or Teflon-based dry thread sealant for fast, error-free assembly without manual tape application.

Because brass is non-galling, seizing is rare when proper sealant is used. If a plug resists removal, applying a clean, sharp hex key fully seated to the bottom of the socket combined with a brief application of localized low heat (approx. 100°C) to soften anaerobic threadlocker allows smooth extraction.

All shipments can be supplied with EN 10204 Type 3.1 Mill Test Certificates, thread plug gauge inspection reports, and Positive Material Identification (PMI) documentation.

07 — Enquiry

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